Aussie startup launches battery electrolyte pilot manufacturing line
Allegro Energy, an Australian startup seeking to commercialise research into microemulsions to make non-toxic electrolytes that are cheaper “by factor of 100,” has commissioned a pilot-scale manufacturing line for supercapacitors in Newcastle, NSW.
Lightsource bp looks to sell package of Australian solar farms
Global solar developer Lightsource bp is reportedly testing buyer interest in five Australian projects, hiring Macquarie Capital to run early-stage market soundings on the deal which could potentially be worth around $1 billion (USD 670 million).
NSW paves way for 17 GW of renewables with declaration of final REZ
A huge renewable energy zone to be established on the New South Wales south coast has been formally declared, potentially unlocking more than 17 GW of solar, wind, battery storage, pumped hydro, hydrogen and new load projects, including green steel manufacturing.
Spark teams with Sydney University on 1 GW green energy hub
Spark Renewables, part of the listed network investment company Spark Infrastructure, intends to develop a 1 GW hybrid wind, solar and battery storage hub near Murulan in the New South Wales Southern Tablelands as it continues its push into green power.
Newcastle Airport continues journey towards 100% renewables
Newcastle Airport has signed a new long-term power purchase agreement with Australian energy retailer Flow Power that will allow it to achieve its 100% renewable energy strategy this year, seven years ahead of schedule.
Waratah Super Battery secures final planning approval
Ahead of the impending closure of the coal-fired Eraring Power Station, the New South Wales Government has given the planning green light for the largest committed battery energy storage system in the southern hemisphere.
Shell provides ‘gamechanger’ funding for Australian startup
International oil giant Shell has provided New South Wales startup MGA Thermal with “gamechanger” funding to accelerate the completion of a commercial-scale pilot plant designed to demonstrate the role the company’s energy storage technology could play in the Australian energy market.
NSW Labor promises $1 billion for new state-owned energy corp
The New South Wales Labor Party plans to tip in $1 billion (USD 690 million) to create a state-owned energy corporation which will partner with the private sector to accelerate investment in pumped hydro, community batteries and renewables to support the state’s energy transition.
NSW to electrify entire communities in $8 million pilot program
The New South Wales government has announced an $8 million (USD 5.5 million) pilot program which will support the entire electrification of three communities across the state. It is anticipated the initiative will include the deployment of solar, batteries and local electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Australia’s first electric utes to be trialled by Transgrid
New South Wales network Transgrid has announced it will trial the first dual-cab electric ute released in Australia.
